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Fallen Leaf Lake

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  3. …High Sierra
  4. Tahoe National Forest
  5. Fallen Leaf Lake

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61 mi 98 km of trail — 2 Featured Runs

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Lower Glen Alpine Falls

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South Lake Tahoe, CA

Featured Runs in Fallen Leaf Lake - 2

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Favorite Lake Tahoe from Mt. Tallac

Mount Tallac

9.9 mi 16.0 km • Out and Back • 3,266 ft Ascent 995.6 m Ascent

Singletrack South Lake Tahoe, CA

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Favorite Glen Alpine Falls during near-peak flow with the southwest face of Mount Tallac in the background.

Glen Alpine to Lake Aloha Out and Back

11.9 mi 19.2 km • Out and Back • 1,845 ft Ascent 562.29 m Ascent

Singletrack South Lake Tahoe, CA

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6.5 mi 10.4 km #1 Floating Island / Mount Tallac Trail (17E33)
South Lake Tahoe, CA
6.5 mi 10.4 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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32.8 mi 52.9 km #2 TRT: Echo Lakes to Barker Pass
South Lake Tahoe, CA
32.8 mi 52.9 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.1 mi 1.8 km #3 Upper Angora Ridge Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.1 mi 1.8 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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3.8 mi 6.1 km #4 Pope-Baldwin Bike Path
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0.9 mi 1.5 km #5 Moraine Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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5.4 mi 8.7 km #6 Gunmount Trail
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1.4 mi 2.3 km #7 Mule Deer Connector
South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.9 mi 3.0 km #8 Angora Ridge to Lookout Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.9 mi 3.0 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.9 mi 3.1 km #9 Sawmill Bike Path
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.9 mi 3.1 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.3 mi 2.1 km #10 Rock Garden Trail
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.3 mi 2.1 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.8 mi 2.9 km #11 Lake Tahoe Boulevard Bike Path
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.8 mi 2.9 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.3 mi 2.2 km #12 Cathedral Trail 17E05
South Lake Tahoe, CA
1.3 mi 2.2 km South Lake Tahoe, CA
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1.0 mi 1.5 km #13 High School Connector
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Glen Alpine Falls during near-peak flow with the southwest face of Mount Tallac in the background.

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Glen Alpine Falls during near-peak flow with th…
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Lower Glen Alpine Falls early morning, just off the road before the trailhead. Popular tourist spot.

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Lower Glen Alpine Falls early morning, just off…
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Amazing reflection of Mount Tallac in Floating Island Lake

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Amazing reflection of Mount Tallac in Floating…
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Panoramic view of Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake

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Panoramic view of Lake Tahoe and Fallen Leaf Lake
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe.

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Fallen Leaf Lake and Lake Tahoe.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Cliffs from Mt Tallac Trail.

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Cliffs from Mt Tallac Trail.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Lily Lake looking out to Keith's Dome, hazy early afternoon. Taken at Glen Alpine Trailhead.

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Lily Lake looking out to Keith's Dome, hazy ear…
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South Lake Tahoe, CA
Fallen Leaf Lake on a sunny summer day.

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Fallen Leaf Lake on a sunny summer day.
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South Lake Tahoe, CA

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